charge cycle
[tʃɑrdʒ ˈsaɪkəl]
nounpl: charge cycles
ciclo de carga
1. A complete sequence of charging a battery or rechargeable device from empty to full capacity and back to empty, or a single charging event from discharge to full charge
Modern smartphone batteries can withstand approximately 500 charge cycles before significant degradation occurs.
As baterias de smartphones modernos podem suportar aproximadamente 500 ciclos de carga antes de degradação significativa.
2. In industrial or commercial contexts, a period during which a device or system is charged and then used until depleted
The electric vehicle's battery management system tracks each charge cycle to optimize longevity.
O sistema de gerenciamento de bateria do veículo elétrico rastreia cada ciclo de carga para otimizar a longevidade.
The term 'charge cycle' has become increasingly important in Brazilian and Portuguese consumer culture with the rise of smartphones, electric vehicles, and portable electronics. It reflects growing awareness of battery health and device longevity, particularly among tech-savvy urban populations in major cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Lisbon. In the USA, the term is standard in tech marketing and environmental discussions about device sustainability.
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